How many pupils go to Scoil Lachtain Naofa?

Scoil Lachtain Naofa has 88 pupils: 48 boys and 40 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Scoil Lachtain Naofa a mixed school?

Yes. Scoil Lachtain Naofa takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of Scoil Lachtain Naofa?

Scoil Lachtain Naofa has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.

Does Scoil Lachtain Naofa teach through Irish?

Yes. Scoil Lachtain Naofa is an Irish-medium school (gaelscoil), so pupils learn all subjects through Irish.

Is Scoil Lachtain Naofa a DEIS school?

No. Scoil Lachtain Naofa is not part of the DEIS programme.

Where can I read Scoil Lachtain Naofa's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Scoil Lachtain Naofa's roll number, 14816D, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Scoil Lachtain Naofa?

The closest is Kilbarry NS. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Scoil Lachtain Naofa

Maigh Chromtha, Co. Cork

88 pupilsMixedCatholicIrish-medium

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At a glance

Scoil Lachtain Naofa is a primary school in Maigh Chromtha, Co. Cork (Eircode P12 AY06). Mary Uí Ríordáin is the principal of Scoil Lachtain Naofa, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 88
Boys and girls: Mixed · 48 boys, 40 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: Irish-medium (all subjects through Irish)
DEIS: No
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 14816D
Gaeltacht: Yes

Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie

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Starting junior infants in September 2027

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Questions parents ask

Where is Scoil Lachtain Naofa?: Scoil Lachtain Naofa is a primary school in Maigh Chromtha, Co. Cork (Eircode P12 AY06).
Who is the principal of Scoil Lachtain Naofa?: Mary Uí Ríordáin is the principal of Scoil Lachtain Naofa, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Scoil Lachtain Naofa?: Scoil Lachtain Naofa has 88 pupils: 48 boys and 40 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Scoil Lachtain Naofa a mixed school?: Yes. Scoil Lachtain Naofa takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Scoil Lachtain Naofa?: Scoil Lachtain Naofa has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Scoil Lachtain Naofa teach through Irish?: Yes. Scoil Lachtain Naofa is an Irish-medium school (gaelscoil), so pupils learn all subjects through Irish.
Is Scoil Lachtain Naofa a DEIS school?: No. Scoil Lachtain Naofa is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read Scoil Lachtain Naofa's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Scoil Lachtain Naofa's roll number, 14816D, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Scoil Lachtain Naofa?: The closest is Kilbarry NS. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

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Scoil Lachtain Naofa compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Scoil Lachtain NaofaThis school		88	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	No
Kilbarry NSMacroom	4.6 km	31	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
S N Rae na nDoiriMaigh Chromtha	5.0 km	24	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	No
Clondrohid NSMacroom	5.6 km	276	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Scoil Abán NaofaMaigh Chromtha	5.9 km	137	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	No
Inchigeela NSMacroom	7.0 km	59	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Dromleigh NSMacroom	8.0 km	46	Mixed	Catholic	No	No

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Contact

Cill na Martra
Maigh Chromtha
Co. Chorcaí
P12AY06

Principal: Mary Uí Ríordáin on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 026 40000
Email: [email protected]
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Next school holidays

In 8 daysOctober mid-term breakMon, 26 October to Fri 30 October 2026
In 9 weeksChristmas holidaysWed 23 December 2026 to Tue 5 January 2027
In 18 weeksFebruary mid-term breakThu, 18 February to Fri 19 February 2027

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